Libraries are growing into new joint entities -- the library as a place, and the library as a resource. Library websites serve as a resource, delivering tools for learning to patrons and students in an academic setting. Drupal is an ideal tool for facilitating the specialized tasks that many library developers have to complete.

In this session, attendees will learn about:

Using the built-in architecture of Drupal 6 and Drupal 7 to meet the goals of library websites
The 10 best modules for library websites
10 recommended theming techniques for common library interfaces
New expectations of library websites as gathered from user surveys and usability studies
Example set-ups of Drupal sites for common library settings and staff organizations
Successful case studies of major library websites run on Drupal
Tips for useful library-specific usability studies with library users and students
Attendees will come away from this session with a firm understanding of quality library sites as tools, and what many users are growing to expect. They will also learn how to set up a Drupal website for a library, and successful ways to meet the specific resource needs of their organizations.


Experience: Beginner
Industry: education, library, non-profit
Tags: library, usability


This movie is part of the collection: Community Video

Producer: Katherine Lynch, Amy Qualls-McClure, Tammy Allgood
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: Drupalcon 2010; library; usability

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Reviewer: Whatdoesitwant - - April 23, 2010
Subject: drupalcon 2010
This video is part of the drupalcon 2010 set, recorded at DrupalCon San Francisco 2010.